Head of Public Health for Maternity | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust


Company:	Croydon Health Services
Salary:	£72,719 - £83,505 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (Outer)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Head of Public Health for Maternity provides strategic, clinical and professional leadership for the maternity public health agenda, driving service transformation, reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for women, babies and families.

The role leads key public health programmes, including infant feeding, UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation, pelvic health, immunisations, screening and parent education, while ensuring services are evidence based, equitable and compliant with national standards.

The post holder uses population health data to inform service improvement, champions anti racism and inclusion initiatives, works collaboratively with system partners to redesign services, and provides expert clinical leadership for complex maternity care.

The role also deputises for the Consultant Midwife and Director of Midwifery as required, contributing to the overall leadership and operational management of maternity services.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To lead and develop the maternity public health strategy to improve outcomes for women, babies and families.

2. To reduce health inequalities and ensure maternity services are inclusive, equitable and responsive to local population needs.

3. To provide leadership for key public health programmes including infant feeding, screening, immunisations, pelvic health and parent education.

4. To use data, audit and population health intelligence to identify priorities and improve service performance and outcomes.

5. To lead and promote anti racism, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives across maternity services.

6. To provide expert clinical leadership and support for complex maternity care, birth choices and personalised care planning.

7. To ensure high standards of governance, quality, safety, workforce development and regulatory compliance.

8. To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to improve maternity services and deliver system wide transformation.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

******Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*******

This advert closes on Monday 27 Jul 2026

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